For those with 16" wheels

[Jean]

I am going to need to order new tires for 16x7.5 et25 wheels, curious what you guys are running.

TireRack shows 205/50 being the right size, but I want to run a wider tire. So what are you guys running:

a. 205/50 (most tire choices, dunlop direzza sport z1 star spec, dunlop direzza dz101, bfg g-force sport, bfg g-force t/a kdw 2, yoko s drive)
b. 215/45 (kumho xs and dunlop dz101 comes in this size).
c. 225/45 (g-force t/a kdw2 and yoko es100)
d. something else?



Thanks

[325ix]

I'm pretty sure you could squeeze the 225's on if you want. I've seen guys run that on a 7'' wide rim.

[Van Westervelt]

I have 225/45s on my 16" style 5's. Fit perfectly. The others looked tiny.

[e30_325es]

I ran 225/45 on my 16" hartges. Ran toyo t1r for tires.

[decay]

I have 225/45s on my 16" style 5's. Fit perfectly. The others looked tiny.

same wheels and sizing, i'm running the KDWs and they are pretty amazing for the price.

[Dagamus(NM)]

225/45's on my acs 1s

[stumble_t]

225/45's on Schnitzer type I's which are et25 w/no issues.


edit:hahah you beat me to it Dagamus!

[bimmer630]

16" BBS Rk's with 225/45-17 Yokohama Es-100's (wish they still made these tires)
I forget the ET on these, ill have to look. Its a set of rims from an E36 though


fits fine, does rub on big bumps only on the right rear, maybe i need to roll a bit more on that side. also with the 5 lug swap and E36 steering rack I have the fronts rub a tad on full lock, but that will be solved with some rack stops. I guess the e36 racks have more travel than the e30 ones. but its a quicker steering feel, i like it

next step, PAINT

[e34john]

225/45 looks awesome, they fill out the fenders perfect.

[bimmer630]

why do my image attachments always show up as links and not just as part of the message?

[Jean]

Thanks for the input, i'll go with 225/45....I do wish there were more choices in 225/45 size though...

[Van Westervelt]

kdw2 all the way. Its a great band of rubber.

[M5wanaB]

http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/toyo/225%252F45-16+toyo+proxes+t1r+93w.html

[Stevie30]

16x7.5 with et25 will handle a 225/45/16 tire with no rubbing at all.

Here is proof.

[MG325i]

im running 205/50's on 16x7.5 and the fronts rub only when turned all the way to the right or left on the inner fender liner. i had 45's up front, and didnt rub at all. so id go with everyone else said. 225/45's